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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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